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Maho Kobayashi

Maho Kobayashi

Queens, NY, US

 
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Employment 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Research Fellow

Each year several students are selected for the Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a research and mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration. I am working with Associate Professor Glenn Wilcox, his projects focus on design with biomaterials such as mycelium and hempcrete.

Sep 2022 - May 2023
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Research Assistant

I assisted in the fabrication of two large scale interactive inflatable puppets for Muschenheim Fellow Adam Miller's project for the "Better When Messy" architectural fellowship show primarily through sewing and pattern making.

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
 

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA, US, NBU Export Clerk

I maintained warehouse inventory for three of the most in-demand products for domestic and international customers with the aid of Oracle.

Working closely with distributors and international ocean freight providers I gathered shipment details, resolved problems, and streamlined the process.

I also ensured accurate product values and country of origin were provided for NOAA inspection and documentation for international transaction with Peru, Mexico, China, and Russia to ensure proper international import and export clearance.

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
 

Takayasu Custom Jewelry Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Jewelry Design Assistant

Using Matrix 8, a Rhino based CAD program I assisted in designing custom jewelry pieces. These CAD models would be 3D printed as a wax model for lost wax casting.

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
 

NPO Japan Cricket Association, Sano, JP, Events and Communication Coordinator

I managed four tournaments series and one annual awards event. This consisted of arranging accommodation, food, and transportation for 200+ people.

I also facilitated communication between a diverse set of international colleagues by serving as a translator.

On the Communication Coordinator side of my position I created new media strategies and calendars that targeted both the Japanese and Expat communities in Japan with the International Cricket Council.

Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
 

ALTIA CENTRAL, Gotemba, JP, Assistant Language Teacher

I created and taught English lessons at 5 elementary schools (1 - 6th grade) and 6 kindergartens in accordance with materials provided by the Board of Education of each city.

Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Masters, Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies (MS_DMT)

Sep 2022 - May 2024
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Master of Architecture 3G

Sep 2020 - May 2024
 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, US, Bachelors, Linguistics (Philosophy)

Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, US, Bachelors, English

Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, US, Cognitive Science (minor)

Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
 

Awards 

Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Recipient, Award

"The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out research that advances their progress toward their degree."

2023
 

BDSM Glubby Fun Bag Project was selected for the 2023 Student Show, Nomination

2023
 

Master of Science Fellowship, Award

"Each year students are selected for the prestigious Master of Science Fellowship position which comes with a stipend, and a research and mentorship position with a faculty member within their concentration."

2022
 

Urban Seed Bank project was selected for the 2020 Platform Exhibit, Other

2020
 

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